CM Vijay presented a cheque for ₹48 lakh to Lance Naik A. Meenakshi Sundaram of Tamil Nadu, awarded the Kirti Chakra for exceptional bravery in operations against terrorists, and spent time with him and his family.
CM Vijay presented a cheque for ₹48 lakh to Lance Naik A. Meenakshi Sundaram of Tamil Nadu, awarded the Kirti Chakra for exceptional bravery in operations against terrorists, and spent time with him and his family.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday, June 15, 2026, honoured Lance Naik A. Meenakshi Sundaram, a soldier from Tamil Nadu awarded the Kirti Chakra by the Government of India, with a cheque for ₹48 lakh from the State government.
The award recognises his extraordinary bravery in operations against terrorists. The Kirti Chakra is India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award.
The Chief Minister met Meenakshi Sundaram and his family at the Secretariat and spent time talking with them.
The Chief Minister reviewed the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department and announced that the CM’s Breakfast Scheme will be extended to students of Classes 6 to 8 from September 17, Periyar’s birthday. Amar Seva Sangam’s founder S. Ramakrishnan also called on him.
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